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Hyundai confirms electric Staria Load for Australia, but price remains unverified
Hyundai has confirmed an electric Staria Load for Australia, but verified local pricing has still not been published.
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ACCC says Mazda, Kia and BYD improve repairer access in Australia
The ACCC said Mazda, Kia and BYD improved access to service and repair information in Australia after separate investigations, with lower-cost daily options now available for Kia and BYD.
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Fleet AI coverage keeps the manager in the loop
Fleet Auto News’ AI coverage points to faster fleet analysis, but the available evidence still places the human fleet manager at the centre. The exact 17 September item and any local impact remain unconfirmed.
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Leapmotor software updates can move from factory to showroom, but Australian impact remains unconfirmed
CarExpert reports that Leapmotor can revise software on vehicles before delivery, while the brand’s own OTA pages confirm remote updates for customer cars. Australian applicability is plausible, but local approval and delivery impact are not confirmed.
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BYD Shark 6 recall exposes recall-time cost beyond the repair
BYD Australia has recalled 32,009 Shark 6 utes in Australia over a spare wheel support cable fault, with the repair described as short but the broader fleet impact less so.
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Mitsubishi Pajero Sport enters Australian run-out
Australian reporting says Mitsubishi’s Pajero Sport is in run-out in Australia after updated safety rules took effect on 1 March 2025, while the model continues in other markets.
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Kia PV7 electric van unveiled, Australia timing reported
Kia’s PV7 electric van has been unveiled globally, with Australian reporting pointing to a local launch in the fourth quarter of 2027.
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MG U9 EV detailed for Australia, with launch timing still unclear
MG Motor Australia has detailed the U9 EV ute for Australia, but local pricing, timing and availability remain unconfirmed in the material reviewed.
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Tesla Cybercab tour confirmed for Australia and New Zealand
Tesla’s Cybercab will tour Australia and New Zealand in late 2026 as a showcase, with reporting saying it is not launching as a local robotaxi service.
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Victorian new vehicle registrations fall 3.7% in August 2026
The Victorian Government's monthly dataset records 27,847 new vehicle registrations for August 2026. This data brief reports the published figures and the limits of the comparison.
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BYD recalls Shark 6 utes over spare-wheel fault
BYD Australia has recalled Shark 6 vehicles over a spare-wheel support cable fault that could let the spare wheel detach while driving.
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The EV tipping point has arrived and Australia is no longer the exception | Analysis
The numbers are becoming difficult to ignore. Around the world, the shift from petrol and diesel power to electric vehicles The post The EV tipping point has arrived and Australia is no longer the…
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Leapmotor B03: Bargain EV approved for sale in Australia
Those looking to get into an EV for the least money possible could have another option in the not-too-distant future with the Leapmotor B03 receiving local certification.
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2028 Mitsubishi Pajero Cross: Smaller SUV imagined
Mitsubishi is set to lean further on the heritage of its most famous SUV nameplate. We imagine what a Pajero Cross could look like.
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Toyota | HiLux | Mud Dance
When it comes to the big dance, you don’t send a ute to do a HiLux job.
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Off-road test! MG U9 2026 review Australia: Explore Pro | New dual-cab 4WD better than Ford Ranger?
The 2026 MG U9 enters Australia's competitive mid-size pick-up market as the brand's premier dual-cab offering. Placed at the top of the full-time line-up, the flagship Explore Pro trim takes centre…
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New luxury EV brand to begin deliveries of its first electric SUV in Australia in 2027
Luxury Chinese EV brand created as a joint venture between three industry giants confirmed for Australia with new electric SUV to land in early 2027. The post New luxury EV brand to begin deliveries…
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EV charging company to invest $30 million in expanding its Australian network, including 600 new fast chargers
Exploren to add hundreds of chargers as EV uptake soars, increasing demand on existing networks nationwide. The post EV charging company to invest $30 million in expanding its Australian network,…
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2027 Bentley Torcal First Ride: Brit brand’s debut EV with pace, grace and ultimate sound innovation
There’s theatre from standstill. The Bentley Torcal’s passenger door automatically opens, then once I’m settled into the luxurious leather chair, The post 2027 Bentley Torcal First Ride: Brit brand’s…
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Alfa Romeo Stelvio. A BEAUTIFUL car, but should you buy one?
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has a reputation for being beautiful to look at and a nightmare to own, but how much of that holds up for a used example today? We look at what it's like to drive and live…
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Bentley Torcal 2027: British marque’s first-ever electric car takes fight to Rolls-Royce Cullinan
News from the world of ultra-luxury: British carmaker Bentley has unveiled its first electric car, the Torcal. A large SUV spun off the electric Porsche Cayenne – both Bentley and Porsche belong to…
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2027 Avatr 07L: Mazda-linked Chinese brand Australia-bound with UFO-inspired large e-SUV
Chinese carmaker Changan has confirmed its Avatr subsidiary is coming to Australia, with its all-electric 07L SUV set for local release in the first half of 2027. Avatr is Changan’s “premium…
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European landmark as over 50 percent of sales for August were electrified
European new car sales hit the same tipping point as Australia in August, with electric cars and hybrids outselling petrol and diesel for the first time. Automotive News reports more than half of…